N3
けいし (keishi)
軽視
neglect; look down upon; make light of; ignore
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to making light of something, neglecting, or ignoring its importance. Contrast with 重視 (to emphasize/value). Often used as 軽視する (to make light of). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Neglect? Don't neglect your health! Working overtime without eating is strictly prohibited! If you don't take care of yourself, who will look after...っ, I mean, who will do your work?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『軽視しないで！自分の体調管理を軽視するなんて許さないわ！ご飯を食べずに残業するの禁止！あんたが倒れたら、誰が私の…じゃなくて、仕事を支えるのよ！』
📝 Example Sentences
安全対策を_______した結果、工場で防げたはずの事故が発生してしまいました。
As a result of neglecting safety measures, an accident that could have been prevented occurred at the factory.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "軽視"!
基礎練習を_______する選手は、本番のプレッシャーの中で必ずミスを犯します。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 重要性を低く見る「軽視（する）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『基礎の軽視！ダメよ！あんたも私の「構ってオーラ」を軽視してスルーするなんて、重大なルール違反なんだからね！』
English: Since it represents looking down on the importance of something, 'making light of/neglecting' (keishi) is correct. Haruka: 'Neglecting the basics! Bad! You neglecting and ignoring my "pay-attention-to-me aura" is a major rule violation!'
English: Since it represents looking down on the importance of something, 'making light of/neglecting' (keishi) is correct. Haruka: 'Neglecting the basics! Bad! You neglecting and ignoring my "pay-attention-to-me aura" is a major rule violation!'
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